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Hale County Schools will be closed for the week of Monday, November 20, through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holidays. School will resume on its normal schedule beginning Monday, November 27.
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- ALEA offering Kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating WeekThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are partnering with paddlesports leaders to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes on Saturday, May 16, at Montgomery Whitewater. The event marks the first year for Kayaking 101 in Alabama. The multi-state initiative is in its fifth year and has helped hundreds of beginners across the Southeast learn to paddle safely. Last year, 330 paddlers across five states received training. This year, classes are being offered at... Read More
- ‘Market Ready’ food safety workshop will be May 19 in TuscaloosaThe Tuscaloosa County Extension Office will host a “Market Ready: Licenses, Permits, & Food Safety Basics” workshop on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop, organized by Alabama A&M University and Auburn University’s Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is designed for farmers and producers looking to sell their goods. Topics will include licensing requirements, permits and food safety fundamentals. The event will be held at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 1800 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa, on the second... Read More
- Homecoming service set for May 17 at Mt. Carmel ChurchMt. Carmel Church, located on Highway 14 east of Greensboro, will hold its Homecoming celebration on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will bring the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.
- West Alabama Women in Agriculture event a success
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Marengo County Extension Office successfully hosted the 2026 West Alabama Women in Agriculture Event in Linden, Alabama. The educational program provided participants with valuable hands-on learning experiences and direct engagement with Extension professionals across a variety of disciplines. The event featured a diverse lineup of Extension agents and specialists who delivered informative and practical presentations tailored to the needs and interests of women in agriculture. Presenters included Tera Glenn (Health and Wellness), Renee’ Vines... Read More - Rev. Joan Andrew Bell
Rev. Joan Andrew Bell peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when he was called home to rest. He was 79. He was born on April 3, 1947, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to the late Elijah and Fannie Bell. At an early age, Joan accepted Christ, confessing his faith and uniting with St. John Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He lived a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to his family and community. He leaves to cherish his memory... Read More